H Graden Dye Dam
Key Takeaway
H Graden Dye Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03629 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PAULINE DYE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of H Graden Dye Dam?
H Graden Dye Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates H Graden Dye Dam?
H Graden Dye Dam is owned by PAULINE DYE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was H Graden Dye Dam built?
H Graden Dye Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of H Graden Dye Dam?
H Graden Dye Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is H Graden Dye Dam?
H Graden Dye Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.